Peacefully following a short but courageous battle with cancer on July 31, 2011 surrounded by his loving family and friends at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (2004). Loving father of Karen Gouin and Brian Klinec and wife Kathy of Michigan. Proud and devoted grandfather of Jesse, Cody and Hunter. Father in law of Jim. Dear brother in law of Claire Klinec of Simcoe, Shirley and Gary Deacon of Dresden and Paulette Parkes of Washington. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Will be missed by his golfing companions, Chick Skoreski, Bob Freure and Gord Teschke. He played in the Senior Sentinel Leagues Monday, Wednesday and Friday for numerous years. Joe was an Ironworker, retiring after 35 years of dedicated service. He was a lifetime member of the Kingsville Golfing Club, enjoying golfing every week in his retirement. Joe was a strong supporter and actively involved in the activities of his grandchildren: gymnastics, hockey and golf. Donations may be made to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or the Parkinsons Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. with parish prayers at 7:30 p.m. at FAMILIES FIRST 1065 LAUZON RD. East Windsor (519-969-5841).

On Thursday, family and friends are invited to Our Lady of Atonement (2490 Forest Glade Drive) after 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Share memories, photos or make a donation online at www.FamiliesFirst.ca

Please put following poem in different font and centre it please within column:

God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be:

So He put His arms around him and whispered, "Come with Me."

With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him fade away;

Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard working hands to rest;

God broke our hearts to prove to us,

He only takes the best.